What other specific examination will S.M. need to have along with the PSA test?
What will be an ideal response?
S.M. will need a digital rectal examination of the prostate gland. The blood test alone is not
specifically diagnostic for cancer because other factors can increase the PSA level.
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1. "Inform all health care providers about your valve replacement." 2. "Take your pulse every day at the same time." 3. "Use only electric toothbrushes." 4. "Avoid taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) while on the medication."
As the unit manager, you are interested in determining whether patient autonomy is preserved through informed consent in surgical settings. You determine that participatory action research is the best method to address this question
Which of the following is consistent with a participato-ry action research design? a. You interview 125 patients who have re-cently undergone surgery and transcribe the interviews to determine themes. Themes are validated with an expert in informed consent. b. You circulate a questionnaire to patients who recently underwent surgery and ask for their opinions regarding consent. Data are analyzed and the findings distributed to administration and other groups. c. An audit is undertaken of signed consents for treatment, to determine if the consent is properly witnessed and signed. Findings are used to inform changes in policies. d. You meet with a patient group to deter-mine which questions should be asked about patient informed consent and what issues might be encountered and ad-dressed during the research.
Which of the following best defines the term traumatic injury?
a. All trauma patients can be successfully rehabilitated. b. Traumatic injuries cause more deaths than heart disease and cancer. c. Alcohol consumption, drug abuse, or other substance abuse contribute to traumatic events. d. Trauma mainly affects the older adult population.
Which action would be the most likely to result in encouraging evidence-based practice?
A) Stress the need to base practice on research findings during orientation of new graduates. B) Include a statement of the need for evidence-based practice in the philosophy. C) Reprimand nurses who do not use research during the annual evaluations. D) Provide a computer program to nurses for access to the latest nursing research.